I do expect them back though and well before the final episodes, especially if by some chance ratings do tank or decrease (which I doubt).

It's really sad that it's gotten to the point where everyone has just accepted the fact that Days will be over in 18 months and we will be seeing the final episodes. It's not even debated anymore. Pretty sad.

I think its funny going by some of the posts in this thread that the end of Days is going to be caused by John and Marlena being gone, and not because of the shit writing they've been putting on air for years thats bored viewers to tears.

I've seen this coming for a long long time. Pretty much since Tom Langan.